The Nigerian Police Force has officially declared several men and women wanted following allegations of homosexual activity, a practice that remains a criminal offense under current national law.View/Read Original.
In Nigeria, same-sex relations are prohibited by the Same Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Act, which carries a penalty of up to 14 years imprisonment upon conviction.
According to an official police statement, the individuals identified in the investigation include Azeez Olasunkanmi, Fowosere Dairo Temitope, Timothy Abimbola Adeyemi, Osaretin Imade, David Oduwa, Onyenagada Blessing, Ngozi Favour Richard, Aliu Rasaki Akin, and Taiwo Ademuyiwa Abayomi.
Authorities report that the suspects were allegedly caught in the act by members of their local community but managed to flee the scene before law enforcement could arrive.
The Police confirmed that a thorough investigation into the incident was conducted, leading investigators to validate the claims made by the community.
Despite various attempts to apprehend the suspects for prosecution, they remain at large.
The statement further urged members of the public to provide any useful information regarding their current whereabouts to the nearest police station, noting that previous efforts to secure their arrest have so far proven abortive.View/Read Original.